In 1870, Dog showing became popularized in Europe. The distinct mustachioed look of the Wired-haired Pinscher made it a standout on the scene, which led to fanciers renaming the breed Schnauzer to highlight its distinctive whiskered snout. (4/15) by Judy Powell September 17, 2020, 7:44 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 4/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The word schnauzer originally comes from the German word schnauze, which means snouter. Next article The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a fiercely independent dog that has no problem taking charge. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.